Can you have a cosmetic surgery if you previously had Wolff Parkinson White syndrome?

The cost of a mini tummy tuck will vary based on surgeon and region. I offer a price quoting tool on my website so that patients can get a ballpark idea for the procedures that interest them. A consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon near you is the best way to find out if you're a...

Thank you for your question and photographs. It is possible that the bulge is a ventral hernia or a diastasis of the rectus muscles above what was repaired. I would see your surgeon for an evaluation. Either can be fixed with a revision surgery of full tummy tuck. You would probably want a...

If you are participating in a clinical trial, it should be designed in a way that compares the new method to existing standard of care for pain, not placebo only. For mini tummy tucks, a medication called Exparel is very effective at providing pain reduction, and a method of placement called a...

In some cases a mini tummy tuck may cost a little less than a standard tummy tuck since it does not take as long to perform. However if you are a better candidate for a full tuck then it is best to have the surgery that will give you the best results. If you are unsure about the recommendation...

I know it's hard to be patient but you are still early in your recovery. Swelling is still expected and can continue for several more weeks. You should get a good feel for your results three to six months after surgery. I encourage you to continue to share your concerns with your surgeon.

I encourage you to speak to your surgeon's office about this. They should inform you of the steps to take to care for the drainage tubes until you can be seen. It's important to manage the drainage tubes as instructed in order to minimize risk of infection.